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Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement STories

Visit Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories to Learn about the 18-Book Series

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DANCE-IT-OUT! Creative Movement Stories for Young Movers

This whimsical tale of discovery is so full of joy and wonder. It also opens a door to dance in the most charming and accessible way. 

—Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet's Artistic Director   


Another wonderful journey into the imagination with Ballerina Konora, perfect for young dancers everywhere! 

—Reedsy


Cheerful and heartwarming, this movement adventure will inspire creative expression through imagination. 

—Mary Lanni, Librarian 

  

...whimsical storytelling and interactive play to fully engage the reader. Using clever prompts and clear visual representation...while teaching attention to detail as they develop and refine the brain/body connection. 

—Garrett Anderson, Ballet Idaho Artistic Director/Father of Three Lively Boys 


In effect...a bilingual presentation presented in two languages: that of a traditional story, and its counterpart in movement and exercise. 

—D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review 


...a story young readers will return to again and again. 

—Reedsy 

  

An innovative use of dance and storytelling for a fun, child-focused activity. 

—Kirkus Reviews


Children who love to dance and move will look forward to interacting with each new character in these unique stories. 

—Mary Lanni, Librarian


Children can learn in a fun and healthy way while enjoying valuable bonding time with their parents... 

—Reedsy 

The Dance-It-Out! Collection

Each Dance-It-Out! book is an independent story ready for the imagination stage. Every book has it's own unique feel: different sets, costumes, and choreography—just like a new dance performance. More about each published book further below.

 
• Brielle’s Birthday Ball is a beautiful was-it-all-just-a-dream adventure packed with movement concepts and subtle life lessons. (three generations' collaboration: original story by Grandma) 


•  Sadoni Squirrel: Superhero tells the story of how one little critter with superpowers found her sidekick.


• Dayana, Dax, and the Dancing Dragon Similar story as Danny, Denny, and the Dancing Dragon featuring sibling love and dragon encounters.

• Duplicate Story: Danny, Denny, and the Dancing Dragon


• Mira Monkey’s Magic Mirror Adventure  is Book One of a trilogy of fairy mischief. Mira enjoys the carnival until crazy things happen. Fairies delight and add a secondary movement challenge.


• Belluna's Big Adventure in the Sky is a quirky celebration of individuality. When Belluna gets swept up by a storm, will she ever make it home again? 


• Freya, Fynn, and the Fantastic Flute features friendly ghosts, bats, and zombies. Will Fynn and Freya manage to tame the creatures? (collaboration with author/choreographer Marjorie Thompson) 


 • Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn includes sibling squabbles, a horse, a snake, and joyful reunions. Gallops, leaps, and muscle activation are just a few of the movement themes.  


• Petunia Perks Up is a relaxing story of meditation and gentle movement. Petunia lets elements of her day spark her imagination, and she finds a peaceful calm. (Movements are simple, but readers may better-engage with an active story as series introduction.)


• Joey Finds His Jump! is a story of friendship and jumping jubilance. 


• The Cat with the Crooked Tail highlights the value of practice, friendship, and a good attitude. Merida Brown, the feline heroine, thinks her tail hinders her abilities. With help from a friend, she proves herself wrong. (Kids might ask for props or want to set up an obstacle course.)


• Danika’s Dancing Day focuses on ballet. Danika creates a performance out of chores, playing outside, and even her dreams. Ballet words are mentioned often; non-dancers may want to start with a different story and build up to this one.  


• Andi's Valentine Tree  is a story of a special tree that offers solace for Andi, a dancer and victim of unkindness. Ideal for ages 6+. 


Coming Soon 

 • Eka and the Elephants tells what happens when Eka's family plants a garden and Eka worries animals may destroy their hard work. 


 • Daryl and the Dancing Dolls follows Daryl as her ordinary life takes an unexpected turn.


• Mira and Marvin's Magic Mirror Mischief  (Mira Book 2) recounts how the friends' playdate to experiment with the magic mirror doesn't go quite as planned. 


• Mira Monkey and the Fairy’s Ballerina Shoes (Mira Book 3) chronicles what happens when the fairies take their magic mirror back from Mira, but they give her something even better. 


• The Grumpy Goat recounts the hilarious antics that occur when Aspen and Sycamore convince their family to get a goat to handle their blackberry bushes. 


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*Previous dates shifted due to artist sickness including COVID-19. 

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Eka and the Elephants

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Picking the Peapods

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Rolling around with an elepphant

Gardens, Rabbits, Elephants, & bees

Rolling around with an elepphant

Practicing Patience

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

Rolling around with an elepphant

A crazy Dream

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

Illustrated by Cristian (S Korea)

brielle's birthday ball

dance party on the moon

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

dance party on the moon

a mysterious box?

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

dance party on the moon

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

enjoy the unexpected

Illustrated by stella (London)

donkey kicks, monkey jumps, and more

"DANCE, EAT, DRINK, LAUGH"

Illustrated by stella (London)

Illustrated by stella (London)

Illustrated by stella (London)

Illustrated by stella (London)

Illustrated by stella (London)

DAYANA, DAX, AND THE DANCING DRAGON

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

activate your muscles

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

practice prop choreopgraphy

an exciting sibling surprise

practice prop choreopgraphy

breathe like Kadeena

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

practice prop choreopgraphy

Find Joy in dance

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

DANNY, DENNY, AND THE DANCING DRAGON (duplicate story)

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

activate your muscles

an exciting sibling surprise

an exciting sibling surprise

practice prop choreopgraphy

an exciting sibling surprise

practice prop choreopgraphy

breathe like Kadessa

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

practice prop choreopgraphy

try fancy moves

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

Illustrated by Anka (Netherlands)

Sadoni Squirrel: Superhero

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

Fly through the sky

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

Brush the dirt off

Believe in yourself, help, & Forgive

find your freeze breath

find your freeze breath

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

find your freeze breath

Balance on a branch

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Mira Monkey's Magic Mirror Adventure

Fairy mischief and mayhem

Fairy mischief and mayhem

Fairy mischief and mayhem

handprints in the sand

Fairy mischief and mayhem

Fairy mischief and mayhem

A magic mirror

Fairy mischief and mayhem

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"What do you like on your pizza?"

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"What do you like on your pizza?"

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

"Let's try to take a bite of that bug"

"What do you like on your pizza?"

Belluna's Big Adventure in the Sky

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

Learning to Fly

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

AN empty crane means No rescue

Level-headed Tenacity and calm

AN empty crane means No rescue

Soaring in the sky

Illustrated by Stella (London)

AN empty crane means No rescue

"Pick a few apples: 1, 2, 3"

Illustrated by Stella (London)

Illustrated by Stella (London)

Illustrated by Stella (London)

Illustrated by Stella (London)

Illustrated by Stella (London)

Princess Naomi Helps a Unicorn

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

move and emote

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

Loads of Leaps and Chassés

SIbling woes, compassion and purpose

Loads of Leaps and Chassés

Meet en Tournant the horse

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Loads of Leaps and Chassés

mama Unicorn needs help

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Illustrated by Ethan (Idaho)

Freya, Fynn, and the Fantastic Flute

A sibling's adventure

A sibling's adventure

A sibling's adventure

Zombie ballet

A sibling's adventure

A sibling's adventure

like a whale

A sibling's adventure

Bonus Cat Poses

Bonus Cat Poses

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Bonus Cat Poses

Zombie Ballet

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Illustrated by Emilia (The Netherlands)

Joey Finds His Jump!

a Charming explorer on a quest

a Charming explorer on a quest

a Charming explorer on a quest

Isolate Body Movement

a Charming explorer on a quest

a Charming explorer on a quest

Jump!

a Charming explorer on a quest

Celebrate Joyful Jubilance

Celebrate Joyful Jubilance

Share Friendship and Empathy

Celebrate Joyful Jubilance

Share Friendship and Empathy

Share Friendship and Empathy

Share Friendship and Empathy

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

Share Friendship and Empathy

Share Friendship and Empathy

The Cat with the Crooked Tail

Triumph and Self-Acceptance

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

Cool cat Tricks

Sad kitty with a Crooked Tail

"Kitty high fives"

"Kitty high fives"

new friends and New experiences

"Kitty high fives"

new friends and New experiences

new friends and New experiences

new friends and New experiences

Illustrated by Olha (Canada)

new friends and New experiences

new friends and New experiences

Petunia Perks Up

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Learn Self-Soothing Strategies

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Focus on Breath

Gentle Movement and Meditation

Embrace Tranquility

Embrace Tranquility

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Embrace Tranquility

Celebrate Imagination

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Illustrated by Catherine (WA)

Danika's Dancing Day - ideal as sequel or for ages 5+

Celebrate imagination

Celebrate imagination

Celebrate imagination

Illustrated by Sudipta Steve Dasgupta

glide and waltz

Celebrate imagination

Celebrate imagination

Arabesque and Penché

Celebrate imagination

Arabesque and Penché

Andi's Valentine Tree - ideal as sequel or for ages 6+

A magical gift

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

REview Ballet steps from other books

REview Ballet steps from other books

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

REview Ballet steps from other books

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

Celebrate Nature

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

learn advanced ballet jumps and spins

Embrace your passion

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

Illustrated by Emilia (Poland)

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